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Council okays master services agreement with Land Company and two task orders for right‑of‑way and easement work
Summary
The council approved a three‑year Master Services Agreement with Land Company Real Estate Services, Inc., and two task orders to provide appraisal/negotiation services for easement acquisition tied to the Northeast Interceptor Sewer Project and 190th/Renner improvements; motions passed 5‑0.
The council approved a three‑year Master Services Agreement with Land Company Real Estate Services, Inc., to provide real estate valuation and land acquisition services and authorized two related task orders for specific upcoming projects.
City staff described the Land Company’s work as specialized: appraisal, valuation, face‑to‑face negotiations with property owners, and preparation of acquisition paperwork for temporary construction easements, drainage easements and rights‑of‑way. Staff advised the council that the cost covers the Land Company’s service fees for each parcel; acquisition payments to property owners would be separate and based on negotiated appraisals.
Task orders: The first task order covers easement work for the Northeast Interceptor Sewer Project and was priced at $10,320 for eight affected tracts. The second task order would cover right‑of‑way and easement needs along 190th (from Ridgeview to Renner) and was priced at $23,220 for 18 tracts. Staff explained these fees are for negotiations and valuation work; separate acquisition costs will follow once individual parcel negotiations conclude.
Motion and vote: The council approved the Master Services Agreement and both task orders; each motion carried 5‑0.
Why it matters: These agreements allow staff to proceed with parcel valuation and owner negotiations needed to construct key sewer and roadway projects; having a preapproved master services agreement streamlines issuing task orders as projects move from design to acquisition.
Next steps: Staff will coordinate Land Company work, proceed with negotiations for listed tracts, and return with acquisition documents and any necessary funding requests for land purchases.
